Tim accepts both defence and prosecution briefs in criminal and quasi criminal matters, appearing before all courts across Victoria.
Tim also accepts briefs in other areas such as coronial inquests, family law, child protection, personal injury claims and WorkSafe matters.
Tim comes to the bar with extensive experience as an advocate in criminal law.
Prior to coming to the bar Tim spent four years as a prosecutor at Victoria Police. He appeared regularly in the Magistrates' Court and Children's Court at all stages of criminal proceedings. He has appeared in matters including intervention order hearings and summary contested hearings relating to drug offences, drink driving, assaults against the person and family violence.
As a specialist sexual offences prosecutor, Tim has appeared in complex matters with charges such as rape and sexual offences relating to children.
Tim has experience in written advocacy and advice relating to evidence, criminal procedure and sentencing.
In addition to his legal qualifications, Tim also has a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University and a Graduate Certificate in Police Prosecution.
Tim is reading with Paul Lawrie. His senior mentor is Brendan Murphy QC.